Senior Account Manager

Sanderson Government & Defence; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Public Sector Account Manager in London to drive business in the UK Public Sector. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, developing proposals, and leading digital transformation discussions. Candidates must have experience in account management within the public sector and be passionate about innovation. This full-time role offers a hybrid working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales/account management.
• Familiar with Digital Development, Cloud & SaaS, Data & AI, Agile methodologies.
• Hands-on bid leadership experience and ability to work closely with solution teams.
• Passion for innovation - familiar with Digital Development, Cloud & SaaS, Data & AI, Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders.
• Ensure client satisfaction for ongoing engagements.
• Develop a healthy opportunity pipeline across new and existing accounts.
• Lead on bids and proposals with strategic partners.

Skills

Sales or account management experience in the UK Public Sector

Strong network within Central Government and Public Security sectors

Knowledge of digital transformation

Hands-on bid leadership experience

Passion for innovation

Strong client relationship-building skills

Cyber security

Agile methodologies

Job description

Base pay range

Public Sector Account Manager

Location: Hybrid (blend of office, client site and home working)

Clearance: Must be eligible for SC clearance if not already active.

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Account Manager to play a pivotal role in securing new business and leading account management activities across major UK Public Sector clients. You’ll be at the forefront of digital transformation, driving sales and client relationships across areas such as business and technology consulting, digital services, CRM, cloud, data & analytics, cyber, automation, testing and application management.

Reporting to the Account Director, you’ll:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client stakeholders (Commercial, IT, Business).
• Provide account management and ensure client satisfaction for ongoing engagements.
• Develop and maintain a healthy opportunity pipeline across new and existing accounts.
• Lead on bids and proposals, working with strategic partners (e.g. AWS, Microsoft).

Skills & Experience

• Proven sales or account management experience in the UK Public Sector or related industries.
• Strong network within Central Government and Public Security sectors.
• Knowledge of digital transformation in line with the DDaT framework.
• Hands-on bid leadership experience and ability to work closely with solution teams.
• Passion for innovation - familiar with Digital Development, Cloud & SaaS, Data & AI, Agile methodologies.
• Strong client relationship-building skills and ability to collaborate internally.

Security Clearance

This role requires SC clearance. Applicants must have lived continuously in the UK for the past 5 years.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting

Industries

• Government Administration